'Reckless' at Spooky Action Theater by Erica Laxson by Erica Laxson

Spooky Action Theater is known for producing offbeat and thought provoking shows and their Fall presentation of Craig Lucas' Reckless is an absolute emotional thrill ride of epic proportions…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 8:45am on October 9, 2012[SHARE]

'DC Shorts Film Festival Reviews' by Erica Laxson by Erica Laxson

Showcase       Title                                                Stars Showcase 1 1   …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 1:50am on September 16, 2012[SHARE]

'The Agony and The Ecstasy Of Steve Jobs' by Erica Laxson by Erica Laxson

Steve Jobs is a well-known fanboy's wet dream, but Mike Daisey's one-man performance of The Agony and The Ecstasy Of Steve Jobs enlightens viewers to the soul numbing truth of Jobs'…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 8:00am on July 29, 2012[SHARE]

'The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses' at Wolf Trap by Erica Laxson by Erica Laxson

Last night Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts celebrated the middle of their summer season with a National Symphony Orchestra masterpiece. Hundreds of video game fans flocked to…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 1:53pm on July 27, 2012[SHARE]

Capital Fringe Review: 'Nevermind the Bollocks, Here's A Midsummer Night's Dream' by Erica Laxson by Erica Laxson

The Capital Fringe offers local artists the opportunity to practice their craft and bring unique visions to life. Nevermind the Bollocks, Here’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is an o…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 1:08am on July 15, 2012[SHARE]

'The Pirates of Penzance' at Wolf Trap by Erica Laxson by Erica Laxson

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players presentation of The Pirates Of Penzance struck a chord with the audience and left us singing our way into Friday night's sudden thunderstorm. Despite …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 3:43pm on June 30, 2012[SHARE]

'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' at Aldersgate Community Church Theater by Erica Laxson by Erica Laxson

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is one of Andrew Lloyd Webber's most famous musicals and Aldersgate Community Church Theater has done it more than justice with their summer prod…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 7:12pm on June 27, 2012[SHARE]

'RAIN " A Tribute To The Beatles' at Wolf Trap by Erica Laxson by Erica Laxson

Raised on a steady diet of The Beatles, I'd like to think I know can truly appreciate their genius, and RAIN has taken The Beatles experience to a whole new level. RAIN -A Tribute To The Bea…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 1:00pm on June 23, 2012[SHARE]

'Riverdance' at Wolf Trap by Erica Laxson by Erica Laxson

Riverdance is synonymous with spectacular Irish dancing, but the hit performance offers more than you could ever expect. From one-of-a kind musicians to a cultural exploration of dance, Rive…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 3:48am on June 18, 2012[SHARE]

Film Review: 'I Wish' by Erica Laxson by Erica Laxson

I Wish is the truly heartfelt story of two young Japanese boys separated by distance, but connected by their brotherly love. Young Koichi (Ohshiro MAEDA) lives with his mother and her family…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 2:27pm on May 25, 2012[SHARE]

'The Ice Child' at Factory 449 by Erica Laxson by Erica Laxson

Chilling Food For Thought For just a moment, consider the thing you'd hate doing most in the world, for the next 20 years or so, and the only reason you're thrust into this uncomfortable pos…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:30pm on May 21, 2012[SHARE]

'Diary of a Hurried 48 Hour Film Project Filmmaker' by Erica Laxson by Erica Laxson

In just 48 hours over 100 teams flooded the DC area to produce their 2012 short films, and I am lucky to count myself among their numbers. My team is proud to be screening our debut work tom…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 8:30am on May 9, 2012[SHARE]

'Someone Who'll Watch Over Me' at Port City Playhouse by Erica Laxson by Erica Laxson

It's not everyday that a play can take you into the tortured minds of three political prisoners, but the Port City Playhouse presentation of Someone Who'll Watch Over Me delivers quite a men…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 8:00am on May 2, 2012[SHARE]

'An Adaptation of Julius Caesar' at Molotov Theatre Group by Erica Laxson by Erica Laxson

Molotov Theatre Group presents yet another ambitious play and this time it's Shakespeare who gets a taste of their unique French Horror flavor. Presenting a spectacularly gory adaptation of …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 2:17pm on March 23, 2012[SHARE]